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Zawya
24-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Nama Electricity Distribution to host major regional energy conference in October
Muscat: Nama Electricity Distribution has announced that it will host the 4th edition of IEEE PowerTalks 2025, the region's premier power and energy conference, from October 13–15 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat. Organised in partnership with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and supported by the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR), the conference will convene global experts, policymakers, technologists and energy leaders to discuss sustainable energy development and support Oman Vision 2040 objectives. Held under the theme 'Accelerating energy transition in Oman', the event will serve as a key platform for advancing innovation in the power sector. It aims to foster international collaboration, enable knowledge transfer, and encourage the adoption of clean technologies in alignment with national energy transition goals. IEEE PowerTalks 2025 will spotlight Oman's growing role in the regional energy transformation, particularly as the Sultanate targets 30% renewable energy by 2030 and increased investment in green hydrogen and emissions reduction. More than 2,000 participants and 100 speakers from over 30 countries are expected to attend. The conference will feature technical sessions, interactive panels, and an exhibition showcasing smart grid solutions, renewable technologies, AI-powered systems and energy storage. Eng. Ala Mosa, CEO of Nama Electricity Distribution, said: 'Hosting IEEE PowerTalks 2025 reflects our commitment to enabling energy innovation and supporting the national transition agenda. This platform strengthens international collaboration and promotes practical solutions to energy challenges.' Eng. Abdullah al Wahaibi, Chair of the IEEE Power & Energy Society in Oman, added: 'This event is a catalyst for transformative thinking and aligns with our mission to advance technology for the benefit of humanity. Oman's energy shift presents both technical challenges and promising opportunities.' IEEE's involvement ensures the highest standards of technical integrity and international credibility for the conference. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Observer
23-06-2025
- Business
- Observer
Nama Electricity Distribution to host major regional energy conference in October
Nama Electricity Distribution to host major regional energy conference in October Muscat: Nama Electricity Distribution has announced that it will host the 4th edition of IEEE PowerTalks 2025, the region's premier power and energy conference, from October 13–15 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat. Organised in partnership with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and supported by the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR), the conference will convene global experts, policymakers, technologists and energy leaders to discuss sustainable energy development and support Oman Vision 2040 objectives. Held under the theme 'Accelerating energy transition in Oman', the event will serve as a key platform for advancing innovation in the power sector. It aims to foster international collaboration, enable knowledge transfer, and encourage the adoption of clean technologies in alignment with national energy transition goals. IEEE PowerTalks 2025 will spotlight Oman's growing role in the regional energy transformation, particularly as the Sultanate targets 30% renewable energy by 2030 and increased investment in green hydrogen and emissions reduction. More than 2,000 participants and 100 speakers from over 30 countries are expected to attend. The conference will feature technical sessions, interactive panels, and an exhibition showcasing smart grid solutions, renewable technologies, AI-powered systems and energy storage. Eng. Ala Mosa, CEO of Nama Electricity Distribution, said: 'Hosting IEEE PowerTalks 2025 reflects our commitment to enabling energy innovation and supporting the national transition agenda. This platform strengthens international collaboration and promotes practical solutions to energy challenges.' Eng. Abdullah al Wahaibi, Chair of the IEEE Power & Energy Society in Oman, added: 'This event is a catalyst for transformative thinking and aligns with our mission to advance technology for the benefit of humanity. Oman's energy shift presents both technical challenges and promising opportunities.' IEEE's involvement ensures the highest standards of technical integrity and international credibility for the conference. Registration, abstract submission and sponsorship details are available at The event is open to professionals, students and all stakeholders invested in the future of energy.
Observer
27-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Nama Power launches AC maintenance initiative, daily usage tracker
Muscat: The annual media briefing of Nama Group electricity companies highlighted the strategic projects and digital transformations aimed at improving subscriber experiences and enhancing the quality of services. The CEO of Nama Power and Water Procurement Company said that the company is making progress in renewable energy projects by issuing tenders for two major solar energy projects - the Ibri 3 Solar Power Plant (project capacity 500 megawatts) and the Al Kamil Solar Power Plant (project capacity 280 megawatts), both of which are scheduled to be awarded in 2025. He said that the company operates more than 100,000 km of various types of electricity distribution lines and approximately 48,000 distribution stations serving more than 1.35 million subscribers. Nama Electricity Supply launched an electronic system, "Sahalat," to track transactions and view daily consumption, in addition to Thabit, Yusr, and Sabaq services to facilitate bill payment and monitor consumption. Nama Electricity Distribution launched the Smart Grid project in the Wilayat of Seeb as a strategic step towards advanced fault control and performance management technologies. Nama Distribution also launched the Air Conditioning Maintenance Initiative (Phase One) as part of its commitment to community support, aiming to improve air conditioning efficiency and reduce electricity consumption. Salem bin Saeed al Kamyani, CEO of Nama Distribution, announced the most important projects for 2025, including displaying daily consumption in the mobile application, automatic recharge when purchasing prepaid credit, and electricity load management Engineer Alaa al Lawati, CEO of Nama Electricity Distribution, said that the conversion of more than 75 percent of meters to smart meters, targeting full coverage by the end of 2025. This has contributed to reducing electricity loss to less than 8 percent. The Oman Electricity Transmission Company announced that it has achieved more than 58 million safe working hours since the last lost time injury, with a network reliability rate of 99.9999 percent and availability of 98.11 percent. "We are proud to lead the Sultanate of Oman's efforts in renewable energy... Our projects currently cover 17 percent of the energy produced, and we aim to reach 65 percent by 2030," he said. It was also confirmed that five wind energy projects will be awarded in 2025, a step that will enhance the national energy mix and support achieving a 65 percent share from renewable sources by 2030.
